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    Descompuesto (en. Broken down)

    /deskomˈpwe̞sto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is not whole or has lost its original shape.
    The car was broken after the accident.
    El coche estaba descompuesto después del accidente.
    That shows symptoms of decomposition or deterioration.
    The fruit was spoiled and could not be eaten.
    La fruta estaba descompuesta y no se podía comer.
    That does not work or is malfunctioning.
    My computer is broken, I need to repair it.
    Mi computadora está descompuesta, necesito repararla.

    Etymology

    From the verb descomponer, which comes from the Latin 'decomponere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be broken
    To be in bad or non-functional condition.
    estar descompuesto
    something broken
    Something that is damaged or broken.
    algo descompuesto

    Related Words

    descomponer
    To cause something to break or deteriorate.
    descomponer
    deshacer
    To break or eliminate something that was joined or in good condition.
    deshacer
    bad condition
    Inadequate or deteriorated conditions.
    mal estado

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad mood or in an emotional bad state.
    After the fight, I was feeling down.
    Después de la pelea, estaba descompuesto.
    To be very tired or exhausted.
    After the hike, I feel drained.
    Después de la caminata, me siento descompuesto.